[For Successful Love] Little-Known Facts About Romance That Are Incredibly Effective When You Know Them

Left side

The human face is asymmetrical, and facial expressions have different characteristics on the left and right sides. In many cases, the left side of the face is said to express emotions more richly and show stronger emotional expression. In fact, a technique is sometimes used in photography and art that emphasizes the left side of a person’s face to make them appear more expressive. Therefore, if you want to look attractive to someone you like, it’s a good idea to face them with the left side of your face.

to lose weight

Phenethylamine, known as PEA, is also called the “love hormone” because it’s released when you fall in love. It is often secreted in the early stages of a relationship and is said to make it easier to lose weight due to the pleasant state of excitement. It’s also said that chocolate contains the same PEA.

0:00–5:00

According to psychological research, nighttime is when people tend to be more relaxed and open-hearted, making them more likely to seek emotional connection. During these hours, people are freed from daytime stress and are more inclined to make emotion-informed decisions. It’s said that confessions made during this time have a 75% success rate.

We dislike the same things.

Brain's misunderstanding

When people talk about love at first sight, it’s often depicted in manga and elsewhere as a fateful encounter, but it’s actually said to be something that happens due to the brain’s misperceptions and assumptions. Many times, we fixate on a single shared trait and jump to conclusions, and among Japanese people it’s also characteristic that love at first sight carries a strong image of being a “highly aspirational” or out-of-reach romance.

Changes in hormonal balance

When you fall in love, the secretion of serotonin and endorphins—often called “happy hormones”—is activated, leading to a reduction in stress hormones. This change in hormonal balance not only improves skin quality but also contributes to overall better health. So there’s a solid reason behind the saying, “Love makes you more beautiful.”

Because there is a legend that a vein runs directly from the ring finger of the left hand to the heart.

The custom of wearing a pair ring on the left ring finger originates from a legend known as the “vein of love.” According to this legend, a vein was believed to run directly from the left ring finger to the heart, symbolizing love, which led couples to wear matching rings on that finger. Although modern science has shown that no such vein exists, this belief is often cited as one reason the tradition has endured.